Smart Electricity connecting the Middle East

The Middle East continues to implement smart electricity strategies as it strive to become more energy efficient.  The GCC countries have created a platform in which, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will be connected to an electrical power grid that will allow them to trade and exchange electricity. 

These countries are working together to improve the reliability of existing energy systems and lowering electricity generation cost for the region. 

Check out this article in Arabian Business, “Second phase of $1.4bn Gulf power grid starts”, to see how the region is make great strides to improve energy efficiency in the region.